I am Australia’s foremost tradional Punch and Judy Professor
I also perfom with live music accompanimnet one of the few shows in the world to do so.
Mostly interested in festivals and special events if interstate
My shows are 25-40 mins and I can run workshops and talks on Punch and Judy.

Available shows.

Celebratrating the 350th anniversary of Mr Punch!!
Preston’s Historic Punch and Judy (est 1993) is Australia’s most travelled Punch and Judy Professor. He has performed in UK, Pakistan, Malaysia, Iran, USA and all around Australia. He presents a range of shows suitable for fairs, festivals, schools, events and venues:

A.Seaside Punch and Judy
The traditional seaside show suitable for children families and all those who love the old slapstick puppet show. All the favourite colourful characters and lots of audience participation. With  glorious musical accompaniment by the ‘mini-maestro’ Shivani. (11yr old musician)

B. Gothic Punch and Judy
The older Victorian  street  version of  Punch and Judy more suitable for adults. This show portrays the darker side of Mr Punch and his historic brush with the law and the powers of authority.

C. Punch and Judy Take Afghanistan
The ultimate Punch and Judy show where our heroes take a holiday in Afghanistan and meet Bin Laden and other world leaders in this ultimate spoof on war. A fast and furious two-man show presented in a three stage booth.

D.The Adventures of Mighty Milligan
A Celtic adventure puppet show presented in the Punch and Judy Ssyle. Follow Milligan from Gundagai  when he meets his mysterious Irish uncle Mulligan and opens his suitcase of Celtic dreams with devastating results.

E. WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS
The origins and meanings of the Punch and Judy Show
Trace the fascinating origins of Punch the puppet and the hidden and fascinating characters and elements of this world famous puppet theatre. Presented as a talk andor also with powerpoint  historic images

F. How to do it.
How to do the Punch and Judy show. An inside look at how the old-style Punch and Judy show works and the skills  and tricks needed to present this famous show.